Celestica Inc.
Senior Lead Storage & Server Test Engineer (Austin)
Celestica Inc., Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Req ID: 129191
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: New Hampshire
City: Merrimack
Summary The Senior Lead Storage and Server Test Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies for our AI data center's storage and server infrastructure. This leadership position requires deep expertise in enterprise storage systems, server architectures, networking, and a strong understanding of the unique performance and reliability demands of AI/ML workloads. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader, capable of mentoring junior engineers, driving test automation, and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver robust and high-performing solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in hardware and/or software testing, with at least 5 years focused on enterprise-level storage and server systems.
3+ years of experience in a lead or senior technical role, mentoring junior engineers or leading test initiatives.
Deep expertise in various storage technologies including NVMe, SAS/SATA SSDs/HDDs, RAID, distributed file systems (e.g., Ceph, Lustre, GPFS), SAN, and NAS.
Strong understanding of server architectures (x86, ARM, GPU servers), CPU/memory subsystems, PCIe, and power management.
Strong understanding of server architectures (x86, ARM, GPU servers), CPU/memory subsystems, PCIe, power management, and Baseband Management Controllers (BMC) functionality.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and data analysis.
Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and command-line tools.
Familiarity with networking concepts (Ethernet, TCP/IP, InfiniBand) and network testing methodologies.
Experience with test methodologies such as performance testing, reliability testing, stress testing, and fault injection.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with OCP (Open Compute Project)
Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and their infrastructure requirements.
Experience with performance profiling tools (e.g., fio, Iometer, Perf, VTune).
Contributions to open-source projects related to storage, servers, or testing.
Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE, NVIDIA).
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Summary The Senior Lead Storage and Server Test Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies for our AI data center's storage and server infrastructure. This leadership position requires deep expertise in enterprise storage systems, server architectures, networking, and a strong understanding of the unique performance and reliability demands of AI/ML workloads. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader, capable of mentoring junior engineers, driving test automation, and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver robust and high-performing solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in hardware and/or software testing, with at least 5 years focused on enterprise-level storage and server systems.
3+ years of experience in a lead or senior technical role, mentoring junior engineers or leading test initiatives.
Deep expertise in various storage technologies including NVMe, SAS/SATA SSDs/HDDs, RAID, distributed file systems (e.g., Ceph, Lustre, GPFS), SAN, and NAS.
Strong understanding of server architectures (x86, ARM, GPU servers), CPU/memory subsystems, PCIe, and power management.
Strong understanding of server architectures (x86, ARM, GPU servers), CPU/memory subsystems, PCIe, power management, and Baseband Management Controllers (BMC) functionality.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and data analysis.
Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and command-line tools.
Familiarity with networking concepts (Ethernet, TCP/IP, InfiniBand) and network testing methodologies.
Experience with test methodologies such as performance testing, reliability testing, stress testing, and fault injection.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with OCP (Open Compute Project)
Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and their infrastructure requirements.
Experience with performance profiling tools (e.g., fio, Iometer, Perf, VTune).
Contributions to open-source projects related to storage, servers, or testing.
Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE, NVIDIA).
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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